Girls on the Run

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Register Locations

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Current Season Details

Thank you for your interest in Girls on the Run programming.

Check out our Location Map to view program days & times at your site!

Overview-Shared

Overview

Registration for the Fall 2025 Season will be from August 18th - September 15th Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Team sizes are limited.
Our Spring Season will begin the week of September 15th.
Participants meet twice a week for 8 weeks. The sessions are 75-90 minutes at each practice.
The season culminates with a celebratory 5K event where all Girls on the Run participants and coaches come together to celebrate their girl power in a season-ending 5K run. The Spring 5K Run/Walk will be the weekend of November 8th at Jackson North Park.

Fin-Aid - GOTR

Scholarship Assistance

Our registration is a sliding scale based on family income using the chart below. The actual cost per girl for the program is $291 but due to generous support our registration fees start at $170. The sliding scale is included and can be selected during the online registration process, simply answer the financial assistance questions and the computer will adjust the fee accordingly.

Girls on the Run East Central Ohio believes our program is for every girl, and we make every attempt to serve all girls, especially those who may not be able to participate due to financial reasons. We offer assistance by way of scholarships and a 3-Payment plan.

Girls on the Run East Central Ohio is proud to announce it has been awarded grants from local foundations in an effort to aide our scholarship program.

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Timeline

February 10th - March 14th

Spring Registration
Week of March 10th

Spring 2025 Season Starts
Weekend of May 10th

End of Season 5K Celebration

Reg fees - SHARED

Registration Fees

Building confidence and setting young girls down the path of a healthy lifestyle is PRICELESS! However, there are real costs associated with operating a non-profit organization and delivering the Girls on the Run program to approximately 700+ girls in East Central Ohio each year. Registration is $170 per girl and includes:

16 ninety-minute sessions conducted by certified GOTR volunteer coaches
Curriculum and lesson materials - to inlcude a GOTR cinch-sack, water bottle, identity card, and a pencil
A healthy snack at each session
Official GOTR Program T-shirt that all girls wear to the celebratory 5K
5K Registration fee
5K Medal
5K t-shirt
Program completion certificate

Girls on the Run East Central Ohio believes our program is for every girl, and we make every attempt to serve all girls, especially those who may not be able to participate in other programs due to financial reasons. We offer financial assistance by way of scholarships and a 3-Payment plan.

Registration Fee Guide

Registration Type	Price
Full-Price Registration	$170
Scholarship Option 1 (Eligible for reduced lunch or annual household income is between $55,001 - $65,000)	$135
Scholarship Option 2 (Eligible for reduced lunch or annual household income is between $45,001 - $55,000)	$110
Scholarship Option 3 (Eligible for reduced lunch or annual household income is between $35,001 - $45,000)	$90
Scholarship Option 4 (Eligible for reduced lunch or annual household income is between $20,001 - $30,000)	$60
Scholarship Option 5 (Eligible for reduced lunch or annual household income is between $15,001-$20,000)	$30
Scholarship Option 6 (Eligible for reduced lunch or annual household income is lower than $15,000)	$15

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FAQ

My girl isn't a big runner; is this program for her? OR My girl is already a skilled runner. Is this program for her?

Yes! We are much more than a running program, and every participant can benefit from the experience of building confidence through accomplishment while participating in our rich, curriculum-based, age-appropriate, interactive lessons. Expect lots of games, talking, laughing and processing in addition to running at each practice. And know that when we say run, we mean run, walk, skip, roll or push, just as long as you are moving forward!

What does the program fee include?

Though our cost per participant is $291, through generous donors we're able to offer the program for $170. Your program registration fee includes all lesson materials, including GOTR curriculum, activity sheets, a GOTR cinch sack, water bottle, lap counters, a GOTR t-shirt, entry into the season-ending 5K, a finisher's medal, and a healthy snack at every practice.

We can't afford the program registration fee, but our child would love to participate. How does the scholarship program work?

Don't let cost stop you from participating! We are committed to making Girls on the Run accessible to all who want to participate! Thanks to generous donors and community supporters, program scholarships are available to any family who needs it, and we can also provide appropriate running shoes and attire if necessary. The online registration form will walk you through a few questions to find the fee that is right for your family based on a sliding scale.

When does the season begin?

Practices will begin the week of September 15th depending on your site practice schedule. The culminating event will be the 5K on Saturday, November 8th, at 10:30 a.m. More information will be shared by the GOTR staff and by your girl's coaches once the season begins.

Do girls need to attend both days each week in order to register?

Yes! Since most of our teams fill up quickly, if your girl will be unable to attend all the sessions, please save room for a girl who can, and consider joining us in a future season when she can enjoy the entire program.

Is there a way for me to sponsor a participant for a season?

Yes! As a mission-driven 501(c)3, Girls on the Run relies on generous donors in order to provide more than $56,000 in program scholarships for families in need. Click here to sponsor a participant this season.